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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Charleston. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Since last fall when Pamplico’s IGA closed, residents have relied on a nonprofit’s twice-monthly produce deliveries from Charleston (helping to bridge a food gap) while many still drive long distances for groceries. Local groups are working on a long-term solution by planning to renovate a vacant school building into a community hub (community leaders say this may boost local food access). The Post and Courier
- ➤ Charleston is set to host the 10th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash 5k next week to honor TyWanza Sanders, with organizers Daniel Stern and AJ Harley planning the race that starts at South Windermere and reaches a Krispy Kreme station—participants must eat donuts as part of the challenge. Registration is open and the race will end with an afterparty at Kids Garden featuring pizza and wings from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by Paisano's Pizza. ABC 4 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ SC Ports finished a $23M project at the Port of Charleston that lets the Wando Welch Terminal handle three mega container ships at any tide—this update helped boost March container volume by 11% and included new dredging and a toe wall for deeper harbor access. The work was completed with support from a federal grant and key partners managing design and construction. Charleston Regional Business Journal
- ➤ Barry Foy, known for a major drug bust in the 1980s, is now running a legal cannabis business called Gentlemen Smugglers — a company that sells hemp and marijuana products in eight states. The company is planning a documentary with Renee Zellweger’s firm and a podcast while it meets strict legal rules. Charleston City Paper
- ➤ Cody Callarman, a Charleston veteran who returned home from the Marine Corps, founded Carolina Dream, the county’s only local CBD and THC gummy manufacturer, after his mother found relief from pain with cannabis products — he now works to drive hemp innovation and shape future cannabis policies. Charleston City Paper
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Family, friends and coworkers gathered on April 17 to remember Cheryl Lyn Gaydos Stypula, whose body was found in her West Ashley apartment on March 29—local police report that her boyfriend has been charged with murder following repeated domestic abuse. The Post and Courier
- ➤ Authorities charged Brandon Burbage for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at gunpoint on May 13th in a Summerville home — investigators noted he may be linked to the disappearance of Thomas Daniel Yates on the same day — and he remains in Berkeley County jail as the inquiry continues. The Post and Courier
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Prestige Corvette Club - 2nd Annual Car, Bike, & Truck Show
4-10 p.m. — 3923 Azalea Dr, North Charleston, SC — Free entry — Experience the coolest rides, from classic cars to custom bikes and powerful trucks, at this vibrant automotive show.
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3M Paint Protection Film Installer Training
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — EPD University — $1,395.00/person — Hands-on training to master 3M Paint Protection Film installation techniques for vehicle surface protection.
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Karaoke Night at Stones Throw Tavern
7:30-11 p.m. — Stones Throw Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy a lively karaoke night with great food and drinks in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Charleston Stammtisch at Commonhouse Aleworks
11:30 a.m. — Commonhouse Aleworks — Members Free, Non-Members $20 — Network with the German American business community while enjoying light appetizers and drinks.
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World Ballet Company - The Great Gatsby
7-8:30 p.m. — North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the glitz of the Gilded Age in this captivating ballet adaptation of Fitzgerald's classic novel.
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Goldie Boutilier with Easy Honey
9-11 p.m. — Music Farm — Cost not specified — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Goldie Boutilier and Easy Honey.
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North Charleston Pops: Star Wars Music Celebration
7:30-9 p.m. — North Charleston Coliseum & Performing Arts Center — Tickets available — Celebrate the epic music of Star Wars in a thrilling concert experience for fans of all ages.
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Charleston Jazz Jam Session
7:30-9 p.m. — Charleston Jazz Academy — Free entry — A welcoming monthly jam for musicians of all ages to share their love of jazz.
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Automotive Window Film Training
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — EPD University — $1,295.00/person — Gain hands-on skills for automotive window film installation in this comprehensive two-day course.
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Bridges Prep Girls Varsity Soccer Match
6-7:45 p.m. — Academic Magnet High School — Free entry — Cheer on the Academic Magnet and Bridges Prep teams in an exciting non-conference soccer match.
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